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Tall Bearded Iris 'Stepping out'

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By Siris


Tall Bearded Iris 'Stepping out' (Iris germanica (Orris))

Tall Bearded Iris 'Stepping Out' described as a purple plicata. The colour is difficult to photograph correctly.



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nice plicata on the falls

I like this as well ....

22 May, 2016

 

Yet another beautiful Iris.

22 May, 2016

 

Stunning !

22 May, 2016

 

Was introduced in 1964, old but reliable.

22 May, 2016

 

1964 I'd have thought it was much newer than that!, 2years younger than me lol.

23 May, 2016

 

Speak the speak, Gg!
Lucky you, rather a bit younger than me, no I meant I think you have Stepping 0ut. Lol.

23 May, 2016

 

quick learning lol

couple more days with mine to go ......

23 May, 2016

 

Some open almost immediately, some keep you waiting for several days.

23 May, 2016

 

its open I have added the photo's

24 May, 2016

 

Just seen, Indian Chief.

24 May, 2016

 

Thanks Hb.

6 Jun, 2016

 

I find purples do not photograph true to their colour .

22 Jun, 2016

 

Seems easier to get a truer colour on a dull or damp day, no sun to wash out the colour.

23 Jun, 2016



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